Cheaper versions of Oatibix

Middy

I used to eat Weetabix a lot as a kid. Now for some reason, I have an intolerance to it - the only wheat product I have such a problem.

Now I have discovered Oatibix. If its not on offer, its like 90p+ more than the supermarket's own brand of Weetabix.

Does anyone know of any supermarket that does its own Oatibix? Or has a discounted version? I don't mind travelling a bit further than normal.

lilykim

Have you thought of looking in somewhere like Holland and Barrett?

AAWUK

A couple of years ago, I wrote to all the big four supermarkets encouraging them to provide their own-brands of Oatibix, but none took up the suggestion. When it is on offer (less than £1.50 for a box of 24), I buy Oatibix in large quantities (I only buy the plain biscuits, as the 'mini' varieties have added sugar). On a point of principle, I will not pay £2.50 or more for such a product, and never have. The last batch of twelve boxes cost me £1.11 a box at Morrison's ! I have boycotted all other Weetabix products (including Alpen, Weetos, Ready Brek) since getting a very silly reply from Weetabix about Oatibix's blatantly rip-off pricing, and would encourage others to do so. When I have run out of bulk purchases, I just have porridge, which after all is made from porridge oats (oatmeal), just like Oatibix, and is amazingly cheap (if purchased in own-brand form). If anyone sees Oatibix going cheaply, I encourage them to post here on MSE - I will certainly try to do so.

richardw

Took them a long time to do shredded wheat bitesize, mini wheat pillows, so don't hold your breath. I only ever buy it when it is on offer and keep my eyes open in the 99p shop and poundland but haven't seen it in there yet.